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EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS WELL GRADED A+|REAL EXAM!!!
FDI Notation system for 22 - ANSWERS -Upper left lateral incisor
This nerve supplies sensation to the buccal gingivae and lower molar teeth. Which nerve is being
described? - ANSWERS -Long buccal
A patient has had a composite filling on their lower left first molar and the dentist would like to check
the bite. What instrument would need to be made ready to hold the articulation paper in place? -
ANSWERS -Millers forcep
Different areas of the country have different levels of fluoride in the water. What is the optimum
concentration of fluoride in drinking water? - ANSWERS -1ppm
The enamel surfaces of teeth can be lost in a non-carious manner. A patient attends with tooth wear
close to the cervical margin, caused by excessive scrubbing with a manual toothbrush. Which of the
following describes this kind of wea - ANSWERS -abrasion
A patient attends for a root canal procedure on an upper right second molar. The dentist needs to widen
the access of the canal, which instrument would be needed - ANSWERS -Gates Glidden
These cells cover the entire body, either as skin or as a lining to hollow structures. They help to separate
parts of the body from each other and from external environments. Which kind of cell is being
described? - ANSWERS -Epithelial cells
A patient slips in the corridor and fractures her leg. Which of the following legislation requires this to be
reported to the Health & Safety Executive? - ANSWERS -RIDDOR
, Enzymes are proteins in the body that work as catalysts for chemical reactions. Which enzyme assists in
the digestion of starch in the mouth - ANSWERS -Ptyalin
Health Safety in a Dental Practice is the responsibility of all those that work in the building. How often
should fire safety, including the servicing and checking of alarms and extinguishers, be checked ? -
ANSWERS -Annually
Local Rules have to be known and understood by all dental team members. Which information must be
contained in them? - ANSWERS -the controlled area around the XRAY unit
The alveolar bone is specialised bone that is only found in the jaw, it is formed in 2 horseshoes of bone.
The outer layer of this bone lines the sockets of teeth, what is this strong outer layer called? - ANSWERS
-Lamina dura
All x-rays must be justified and ionising radiation should be kept as low as reasonably practicable. Which
of the following statements directly relates to A.L.A.R.P. regulations? - ANSWERS -using collimator
When IOTN scoring, an orthodontist will assess the clinical need for a patient to have orthodontic
treatment. The orthodontist will record information related to the vertical overlap of a patient's teeth.
What is the clinical term for this? - ANSWERS -Overbite
A child attends the practice for extraction of their 35 as part of their orthodontic treatment plan. Which
tooth is being extracted - ANSWERS -Lower left second premolar
. Fluoride can be prescribed for topical application such as fluoride varnishes and high fluoride
toothpastes. Fluoride can also be ingested through drops, water and supplements. If a patient has
ingested an excess of fluoride, what would this be called? - ANSWERS -Fluorosis
A dentist is taking a social history from a patient. Which condition could be indicate a possible increased
risk of gingivitis? - ANSWERS -pregnancy
EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS WELL GRADED A+|REAL EXAM!!!
FDI Notation system for 22 - ANSWERS -Upper left lateral incisor
This nerve supplies sensation to the buccal gingivae and lower molar teeth. Which nerve is being
described? - ANSWERS -Long buccal
A patient has had a composite filling on their lower left first molar and the dentist would like to check
the bite. What instrument would need to be made ready to hold the articulation paper in place? -
ANSWERS -Millers forcep
Different areas of the country have different levels of fluoride in the water. What is the optimum
concentration of fluoride in drinking water? - ANSWERS -1ppm
The enamel surfaces of teeth can be lost in a non-carious manner. A patient attends with tooth wear
close to the cervical margin, caused by excessive scrubbing with a manual toothbrush. Which of the
following describes this kind of wea - ANSWERS -abrasion
A patient attends for a root canal procedure on an upper right second molar. The dentist needs to widen
the access of the canal, which instrument would be needed - ANSWERS -Gates Glidden
These cells cover the entire body, either as skin or as a lining to hollow structures. They help to separate
parts of the body from each other and from external environments. Which kind of cell is being
described? - ANSWERS -Epithelial cells
A patient slips in the corridor and fractures her leg. Which of the following legislation requires this to be
reported to the Health & Safety Executive? - ANSWERS -RIDDOR
, Enzymes are proteins in the body that work as catalysts for chemical reactions. Which enzyme assists in
the digestion of starch in the mouth - ANSWERS -Ptyalin
Health Safety in a Dental Practice is the responsibility of all those that work in the building. How often
should fire safety, including the servicing and checking of alarms and extinguishers, be checked ? -
ANSWERS -Annually
Local Rules have to be known and understood by all dental team members. Which information must be
contained in them? - ANSWERS -the controlled area around the XRAY unit
The alveolar bone is specialised bone that is only found in the jaw, it is formed in 2 horseshoes of bone.
The outer layer of this bone lines the sockets of teeth, what is this strong outer layer called? - ANSWERS
-Lamina dura
All x-rays must be justified and ionising radiation should be kept as low as reasonably practicable. Which
of the following statements directly relates to A.L.A.R.P. regulations? - ANSWERS -using collimator
When IOTN scoring, an orthodontist will assess the clinical need for a patient to have orthodontic
treatment. The orthodontist will record information related to the vertical overlap of a patient's teeth.
What is the clinical term for this? - ANSWERS -Overbite
A child attends the practice for extraction of their 35 as part of their orthodontic treatment plan. Which
tooth is being extracted - ANSWERS -Lower left second premolar
. Fluoride can be prescribed for topical application such as fluoride varnishes and high fluoride
toothpastes. Fluoride can also be ingested through drops, water and supplements. If a patient has
ingested an excess of fluoride, what would this be called? - ANSWERS -Fluorosis
A dentist is taking a social history from a patient. Which condition could be indicate a possible increased
risk of gingivitis? - ANSWERS -pregnancy
